Saint Joseph's University Moving Courses Online As Precaution Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Saint Joseph's University is moving classes online as a precaution amid the coronavirus outbreak. School officials say the university is not closing and all offices will remain open.
Classes will be delivered virtually beginning March 19, continuing through Thursday, April 9.
UPDATE: Out of an abundance of caution, all SJU classes will be delivered virtually, starting on March 19. It's important to note that the University is not closing. Offices will remain open and services will continue. Spring Break is extended through March 18 for preparation.
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The university will reassess the remainder of the semester before April 9.
Spring break has been extended through March 18 so professors can prepare to teach classes virtually.